Aadhaar Under AI Attack: Deepfake‑Video Loan Fraud Network Exposed in Gujarat - The420.in

A sophisticated cyber fraud network leveraging AI, deepfake technology, and manipulated Aadhaar data was uncovered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The interstate gang allegedly took online loans in the names of unsuspecting individuals by illegally changing the mobile numbers linked to their Aadhaar cards. The gang bypassed online verification systems using advanced digital tools and identity manipulation techniques to obtain instant digital loans.

What happened

The fraudsters altered victims' Aadhaar-linked mobile numbers and used the updated number to activate banking services, apply for loans, and divert the money into multiple accounts. They allegedly collected GST and PAN details through websites, examined CIBIL scores, and used Telegram bots and social media to obtain Aadhaar information and photos. The accused created AI-generated "deepfake blinking videos" to deceive online verification and biometric authentication systems. Once the mobile number was changed, they activated new SIM cards, opened bank accounts, and secured digital loans ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹50,000. The scam came to light after a businessman in Ahmedabad stopped receiving OTPs and discovered online loans taken in his name. Cyber Crime officials estimate the gang was illegally obtaining approximately ₹10 lakh to ₹15 lakh every year.